Magellan (2025)
At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
Director: Lav Diaz
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 163 min
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Cast
- Gael García Bernal - Ferdinand Magellan
- Ângela Ramos - Beatriz
- Ronnie Lazaro - Rajah Humabon
- Amado Arjay Babon - Enrique
- Dario Yazbek Bernal - Duarte
- Hazel Orencio - Juana
- Brontis Jodorowsky - Bishop Fonseca
- Baptiste Pinteaux - Father Dela Reina
- Bong Cabrera - Rajah Kulambo
- Roger Alan Koza - Alfonso de Albuquerque
Screenplay
- Lav Diaz (Screenplay)
Music: Marc Verdaguer
Cinematography: Artur Tort, Lav Diaz
Editing: Artur Tort, Lav Diaz
Production: Andergraun Films, Rosa Filmes, Epicmedia, Black Cap Pictures, El Viaje Films, Volos Films, Lib Films
Country: Philippines, Portugal, Spain, France, Taiwan
Language: Français, Português, Español
Budget: $2M
Original Language: pt
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
based on true story, oceanic expedition, 16th century, colonization, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Magellan about?
- At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
- Who directed Magellan?
- Magellan was directed by Lav Diaz.
- Who stars in Magellan?
- Magellan stars Gael García Bernal, Ângela Ramos, Ronnie Lazaro, Amado Arjay Babon, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Hazel Orencio.
- How long is Magellan?
- Magellan has a runtime of 2h 43m (163 minutes).
- What genre is Magellan?
- Magellan is a History, Adventure, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Magellan?
- Magellan had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Magellan produced?
- Magellan was produced in Philippines, Portugal, Spain, France, Taiwan.
- What are the themes of Magellan?
- The themes of Magellan include: Inspiring True Stories.